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These resources are maintained, meaning that we monitor developments on a regular
basis and update them as soon as possible.
| 1 | How significant is the seat in international arbitration? This note considers the significance of the seat in international arbitration against the background of increased harmonisation of national arbitration laws and institutional rules. The concept of delocalised arbitration and the relevance of national laws are addressed. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 2 | The English Arbitration Act 1996 The 1996 Arbitration Act introduced radical changes to English arbitration law. This Practice note provides an overview of the Act. It explains the principles which underlie the Act, and gives guidance on interpretation. There is an account of the new concepts introduced by the Act, and an explanation of the scope and application of the provisions. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Understanding US Arbitration Law This Note provides an overview of the structure of the law applicable to international arbitration in the US. Unless expressly indicated, it does not address the differences in law applicable to domestic arbitrations between two US companies (where different rules apply). | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | West Tankers v Allianz: case tracker A case tracker outlining progress in the case of West Tankers v Allianz SpA and another, including summaries of the decisions and links to associated PLC legal updates and articles. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Which laws apply in international arbitration? A note identifying the various aspects of an international arbitration that may be governed by different laws. | Practice notes | Maintained |